Scholarly Contributions Research Articles

THE ROLE OF BIG DATA IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING: A REVIEW

This research review explores the transformative intersection of Big Data and Systems Engineering (SE), a convergence that leverages the vast capabilities of Big Data analytics to enhance the design, analysis, and management of complex systems. As the digital era ushers in unprecedented volumes of data, traditional systems engineering approaches are challenged to adapt, necessitating a paradigm shift towards integrating Big Data technologies. This review draws on recent scholarly contributions to highlight the implications, challenges, and innovative solutions emerging at this intersection. The integration of Big Data into Systems Engineering introduces significant opportunities for innovation. By processing and analyzing vast datasets, systems engineers can uncover hidden patterns and insights, leading to more efficient, reliable, and adaptable systems. However, this integration is not without its challenges. Information security emerges as a paramount concern, with the risk of insider attacks necessitating the development of new architectural solutions. Furthermore, the benchmarking and evaluation of Big Data systems present unique challenges due to the diversity of data and workloads involved. To address these challenges, this review examines several key contributions to the field. It discusses a formal framework for designing information systems that handle heterogeneous data, emphasizing the role of ontological models in separating system architecture from its implementation. The review also highlights the importance of security in Big Data systems, proposing a novel architecture for detecting insider attacks through data replication. Additionally, it explores the development of BigDataBench, a benchmark suite that facilitates the comprehensive evaluation of Big Data systems and architectures. Moreover, the review delves into the design of Big Data analytics architectures, focusing on goal-oriented modeling and the resolution of obstacles to quality goal achievement. It also introduces datar, a unified framework for Big Data Management Systems, showcasing a solution that manages Big Data in a pluggable, automatic, and intelligent manner. In conclusion, the intersection of Big Data and Systems Engineering heralds a new era of system design and management. By addressing the inherent challenges and leveraging innovative solutions, this convergence holds the potential to significantly enhance the capabilities of Systems Engineering, driving forward the development of complex, data-driven systems.
 Keywords: Big Data, Systems Engineering, Information Security, Data Management Systems, Benchmarking Big Data Systems.

A Bibliometrics Analysis of Scopus-Indexed Research on Teachers’ Well-Being from 1995-2022: Emerging Research Trends

<p style="text-align:justify">Teacher well-being has gained significant prominence in academic publications indexed by Scopus in recent years. This study employs rigorous bibliometric analysis to trace the evolution of teacher well-being literature, examining 326 relevant publications from 1995 to 2022. Our findings reveal two crucial inflexion points in 2013, driven by the global economic downturn, and 2020, propelled by the widespread repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, including teacher unemployment. These inflexion points underscore the real-world events' profound impact on academic discourse in teacher well-being. Traditionally, authors from the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have shaped this discourse. Dutch scholars have also gained recognition, accumulating substantial citations. This paradigm shift is paramount as emerging nations like Iran, Ireland, China, and Austria increasingly contribute, challenging the dominance of Western authors. This shift underscores the evolving dynamics of scholarly contributions in teacher well-being research, emphasizing the need for a more diverse and inclusive academic dialogue. This study provides a panoramic view of the trajectory of teacher well-being research, shedding light on the interplay between global events and scholarly responses. It highlights nations' evolving roles in shaping this discourse, acknowledging established influences while recognizing the contributions emerging from voices in the field. These findings enrich the global dialogue surrounding teacher well-being and offer insights into the dynamic forces shaping this vital field of study, compelling the academic community to adapt, diversify, and foster a more inclusive conversation on teacher well-being.</p>

Gopal Pandey's Contributions to Nepali Mathematics through "Wyakta Chandrika"

This study reviews the pioneering work of Gopal Pandey and his influential textbook "Wyakta Chandrika" in shaping Mathematical education in Nepal. Beginning with an overview of the historical context of education in Nepal, including the establishment of formal schooling and the contributions of early scholars, the research focuses on Pandey's life and his journey as a Mathematician. It examines the content and significance of "Wyakta Chandrika," highlighting its role in imparting Mathematical knowledge and fostering cultural awareness among students. Additionally, the study analyzes the impact of Pandey's innovative methods, such as the trinomial method for finding cube roots, and explores the evolution of Mathematical literature in Nepal following the publication of "Wyakta Chandrika." Through an analysis of the book's contents and its implications for Mathematical education, this research provides insights into the enduring legacy of Pandey's work and its continued relevance in contemporary Nepali Mathematics.

Advancing equity in cross-cultural psychology: embracing diverse epistemologies and fostering collaborative practices.

Psychology, and cross-cultural psychology (CCP) in particular, plays a pivotal role in understanding the intricate relationship between culture and human behavior. This paper sheds light on the challenges of inequity and marginalization, especially concerning scholarship from the Global South, which have roots in historical colonial practices. It highlights how intellectual extractivism and the predominance of Western research methodologies often overlook the contributions of Global South scholars and indigenous ways of knowing. Such imbalances risk narrowing the scope of psychological inquiry, privileging American and European perspectives, and undermining the richness of global human experiences. This paper calls for a shift toward more equitable collaborations and the recognition of diverse epistemologies. By advocating for genuine representation in research and valuing local knowledge, it proposes pathways for a more inclusive and authentic exploration of human behavior across cultures.

Using AFM to measure the elastic modulus of Diamond-Like Carbon thin films

In contemporary technological landscapes, a multitude of applications necessitate the fabrication of structures and mechanisms at exceptionally diminutive scales, prominently within the realm of Nano and Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (NEMS and MEMS). The comprehension of mechanical properties inherent in materials tailored for deployment in these applications assumes paramount significance. Consequently, an array of methodologies has been devised with the explicit purpose of delineating material properties at nano or micrometric scales. This report delves into select scholarly contributions aligned with this objective, and specifically, it explores a technique leveraging the capabilities of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) for the precise determination of the elastic modulus of Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) films. The exploration of such methodologies is indispensable for advancing the understanding of material behavior at minute scales and facilitating the development of innovative technologies with enhanced structural integrity and performance characteristics.

The new left, the third camp, workers’ control and The Revolutionary Movement in Britain: the life and work of Walter Kendall

The historiography of the British New Left has devoted little attention to working-class activists who pursued Third Camp and anti-Stalinist agendas before as well as after 1956. Among them was Walter Kendall, who combined research as a historian with activity in the trade unions from the 1940s to the 1990s. He was a Labour Party Marxist and opponent of Communism who occupied the ground between reform and revolution. Critical consideration of his career sheds light on a post-war British left sometimes viewed over-benignly from the vantage point of subsequent decline. This article revisits Kendall’s participation in initiatives such as the Socialist Workers’ Federation, the Institute for Workers’ Control and Voice of the Unions, reviews his scholarly contribution and provides a critique of his innovative text, The Revolutionary Movement in Britain.

287 Perceptions of Scientist and Community Members Regarding the Social Responsibility of Translational Science.

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Translational Science includes the social responsibility to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities. This study aims to determine how scientists and community members perceive the social responsibility of translational science. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Methods include a series of 12 one-hour semi-structured focus groups. Six groups were held with a total of 34 scientists and four with approximately 32 community members (community focus groups still ongoing). Sample includes scientists and community members affiliated to one of three research fields: HIV/AIDS, Maternal Health, and Mental Health/Substance Use. Inclusion criteria for scientists were based on their scholarly contributions to a field. Community members included individuals who self-identified as affiliated to any above fields. Using reflexive thematic analysis, we analyzed the transcripts against existing frameworks on social responsibility. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Literature on social responsibility suggests that translational science should be relevant, usable and sustainable for end-users. Scientists and community members identified the same groups for whom research is relevant. Scientists often conceptualized social responsibility through the sustainability lens, focusing on results that might have long-term societal impacts. Due to this, they saw limitations to social responsibility in academia and funding structures. Community members often conceptualized social responsibility through the usability lens, focusing on the complexity of research use and access. They saw barriers to social responsibility in systemic disparities. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: Although participants emphasized different practices in focus groups, participants seemed generally interested in pursuing future discussions to develop best practices and commitments regarding social responsibility. Further discussions will take place in a deliberative dialogue activity in January 2024.

Bibliometric Analysis of Trends and Themes in Human Resource Management Research: A Focus on Indonesian Scholarly Contributions


 This bibliometric analysis explores trends and themes in Human Resource Management (HRM) research, focusing specifically on contributions from Indonesian scholars. Through systematic data collection and analysis utilizing electronic databases and specialized software, prevalent topics, research methodologies, and publication trends within Indonesian HRM research were identified. The analysis revealed key clusters of research, including electronic human resource management practices, green HRM, strategic management, and innovation. Additionally, less densely covered research areas were highlighted, indicating potential avenues for further exploration. The findings offer valuable insights for academia, industry, and policymakers, facilitating informed decision-making and promoting the advancement of HRM practices in Indonesia.

Manufacturing foreign news from afar: Views from an editor’s desk

Edward Herman and Noam Chomsky’s propaganda model, one of the major scholarly contributions to the understanding of – especially foreign – news produced by the US media, consists of trenchant analysis of media industries and volumes of media content, while mostly ignoring an important intermediate step: what happens in the newsroom. This article aims to fill in those blanks with a critical reflection informed by academic literature on the author’s time working as a global news editor with two news agencies, including the main American one, the Associated Press. Specifically, the article aims to clarify and expand on three concepts related to journalistic practices that get short shrift in the propaganda model: journalists’ individual responsibility for the product they produce, their intent and their conformity to organizational imperatives, thereby as much as possible making understandable how and why the propaganda model works on the ground.

A Bibliometric Review of Earthquake and Machine Learning Research

This article presents a bibliometric review of earthquake research and its integration with machine learning techniques. Over the past two decades, there has been a growing interest in using machine learning to enhance earthquake prediction and research. The review collected 1172 scholarly articles from the Web of Science database, focusing on the keywords "earthquake" and "machine learning." Machine learning has shown promise in improving earthquake forecasting models and aiding decision-making in disaster management, infrastructure design, and emergency response. However, it is noted that the application of machine learning in earthquake engineering is still in its early stages and requires further exploration. Key findings of this review include the increasing importance of certain keywords in earthquake and machine learning research, such as "prediction," "neural network," "classification," "logistic regression," and "performance." These keywords highlight the central areas of research focus within this field. The review also identifies research trends and gaps, including the need for more exploration of large-scale, high-dimensional, nonlinear, non-stationary, and heterogeneous spatiotemporal data in earthquake engineering. It emphasizes the necessity for novel machine learning algorithms tailored specifically for earthquake prediction and analysis. Furthermore, it highlights the need for addressing uncertainty in earthquake research and improving forecasting models. The review underscores the growth in interest and collaboration in earthquake research and machine learning, evident in the increasing number of scholarly contributions over the years. In summary, this bibliometric review highlights the importance of accurate forecasting and the potential of machine learning techniques in advancing this field.

Moje „medievistické“ Polsko (Pokus o dávno zasloužené enkomion)

The text provides a rich historical and personal account of the author’s involvement in Polish medieval studies, emphasizing the importance of connections and academic exchanges in shaping r scholarly contributions.

Navigating the Landscape of IoT, Distributed Cloud Computing: A Comprehensive Review

This comprehensive academic exploration delves into the revolutionary convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) with distributed cloud computing, redefining the realms of data processing, storage, and communication. The paper critically analyzes scholarly work from reputable journals, providing profound insights into this integration's multifaceted applications and underlying technological frameworks. The relevance of IoT, a network of interconnected devices and sensors, is emphasized through its significant impact on diverse sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, and smart cities. This impact is magnified by its extensive data collection, processing, and analysis capabilities, enabled through cloud computing platforms. The objective of the paper is to methodically compare and contrast contemporary scholarly contributions, shedding light on the diverse applications and technological infrastructures of IoT in conjunction with distributed cloud computing. This endeavor encompasses an examination of IoT-based cloud infrastructure, detailed analysis of specific needs, implementations, and applications of IoT-based cloud computing, and a review of various IoT cloud platforms. The paper also highlights the benefits of integrating IoT with cloud computing, elucidating significant advantages and potential future directions of this technology. Through this scholarly inquiry, the paper aims to offer an in-depth perspective on the state-of-the-art developments in IoT and distributed cloud computing. It underscores their significance and potential in shaping the future of digital technology and its applications across various domains.

Innovations, Investments, and Sustainable Development of Ecological Technologies

Anthropogenic impact leads to a significant deterioration of the Earth’s ecology, negatively affecting demographic potential and public health. Hence, innovative ecological technologies are necessary to improve this situation. The article explores the development of such technologies in digital ecosystems, highlighting the challenges of their implementation and the problems associated with environmental issues. The author emphasizes the importance of government intervention, creating a favorable environment for investments, and the necessity of collaboration among various stakeholders. This article examined the prospects of integrating environmentally friendly technologies into digital ecosystems and proposed practical approaches to address environmental issues. The scholarly contribution lies in analyzing the connections between digital technologies and ecological sustainability, as well as providing practical recommendations to overcome challenges in this field.

Green Growth Strategy and Environmental Policy Integration in Sustainable Economic Development: A Review of Bibliometric Analysis

This study presents a comprehensive review of literature on green growth strategy and environmental policy integration in sustainable economic development, utilizing bibliometric analysis as a methodological approach. Over four decades of scholarly contributions were examined, revealing a substantial body of literature with significant scholarly impact. Through citation metrics and network visualizations, key thematic clusters emerged, highlighting discussions on sustainable economic development, firm strategies for sustainability, green job markets, and technological innovations for environmental purposes. The analysis underscores the importance of integrating environmental considerations into economic decision-making processes and offers insights for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to inform evidence-based decision-making and guide future research agendas. The findings contribute to advancing theoretical understanding and empirical insights into the interplay between green growth, environmental policy integration, and sustainable economic development, thereby facilitating progress towards a more equitable and environmentally resilient future.

THE ROLE OF THE NATIONAL CONSORTIUM ORCID UKRAINE IN ADVANCING OPEN SCIENCE POLICY

This article explores the pivotal role played by the National Consortium ORCID Ukraine in effectively implementing the Open Science Policy within the Ukrainian research landscape. . The article delves into the strategies employed by the consortium to promote ORCID iDs (Open Researcher and Contributor IDs) and their integration into various research processes to enhance research transparency, streamline collaboration, and establish a robust foundation for open science practices. Emphasizing the significance of ORCID iDs in uniquely identifying researchers, the discussion also highlights their impact on reducing authorship ambiguity and ensuring accurate attribution of scholarly contributions. Furthermore, the article explores the broader implications of promoting open science in Ukraine, emphasizing the positive correlation between research transparency and economic development. It is shown that by facilitating a more transparent and collaborative research environment, the National Consortium ORCID Ukraine generates high-quality research outputs, fosters innovation, and attracts investment. The experiences and successes of the consortium in advocating for open science principles, along with the challenges encountered and lessons learned, are detailed. Particularly, it highlighted the challenges and the technical complexity associated with using the ORCID Affiliation Manager tool by Ukrainian research institutes and ensuring compatibility and seamless data transfer between the digital repository system DSpace and the editorial workflows of the publishing platform OJS. The article concludes by underscoring the critical role that initiatives like the National Consortium ORCID Ukraine play in shaping a research ecosystem that not only adheres to open science principles but also stimulates economic growth through knowledge dissemination and collaboration.

Features of psychological resilience development in the context of contemporary psychological research

This article illuminates the dynamic nature of psychological resilience development against the backdrop of contemporary societal changes. It draws attention to the necessity of integrating an individual's internal capabilities with external support factors. Based on current psychological research, it emphasizes the multifaceted components of resilience, which include self-regulation, optimism, cognitive flexibility, and the vital role of social support systems. The work summarizes the contributions of modern scholars to the field of psychological resilience, particularly highlighting valid, including relatively new, resilience assessment scales applied as effective tools for both measuring and facilitating resilience development across various societal categories. Furthermore, the article reveals aspects of resilience research that were previously underexplored, such as the need for a deeper investigation into cross-cultural dimensions, the impact of digital technologies, and the formation of comprehensive support programs tailored to the challenges of the modern world. The goal of this article is to synthesize theoretical and empirical findings, offering a generalized summary of the research overview by contemporary scientists active in the field of psychological resilience, while also identifying future directions for study and application. This comprehensive review not only aids in a better understanding of how psychological resilience develops but also highlights unexplored aspects and opportunities for future research. By integrating findings from various sources, it provides a foundation for creating effective assistance methods that could enhance psychological resilience in individuals regardless of their age, social position, and cultural background.

Gustavo Gutierrez and the Economic Realities of Africa: An African Theological Reflection

The purpose of this study is to find out how Gustavo Gutierrez used theological reflection and praxis to effectively impact the economic and social life of his home country, Peru and Latin America at large and to establish the lessons African theologians can imbibe from him. The methodology used was a secondary qualitative analysis of literature. In this regard the works of Gutierrez were reviewed. Key strands of African theological reflection were reviewed. The analysis of various perspectives was done to establish their respective impact on the socio-economic life of their people. The key findings are that African theologians were preoccupied with theological phenomenon at seminar and conference levels in coming up with various strands of African theological reflections. On the other hand, Gutierrez did his theological reflection from the point of view of the suffering poor thereby reflecting on what type of theology was needed to permanently change the narratives of the poor. The concluding lessons for African Theologians include a preferential option for the poor, social ministries in the Church should demonstrate incarnation, divine spirituality should entail a commitment to the poor and oppressed, and the establishment of concrete corrective actions. The importance of the Church Community in the divine enterprise for taking ample notice of the presence of the poor and working without fail to change their story. This is a scholarly contribution to harnessing the synergy among strands of African theology towards effective and practical advocacy and activities towards the eradication of abject poverty from Africa and the development of the continent. The paper contributes to the search for practical steps to reduce or end the abject poverty and poor development trajectory in Africa. Keywords: Theology, Economic, poverty, oppressed poor, incarnational ministry

Demographics and Characteristics of US-Based Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Fellowship Program Directors: A 2023 Descriptive Analysis

Fellowship program directors (FPDs) play an important role in the development of fellows and learners, but little is known about their demographics. This cross-sectional study aims to examine the characteristics of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) FPDs. A retrospective cross-sectional study. Data obtained from publicly available information on official websites of the program directors studied. MIGS fellowship program directors. All US-based MIGS programs affiliated with the AAGL in 2023 were included. Information about FPD gender, medical school attended and graduation year, residency program attended and graduation year, any additional graduate degrees earned, fellowship programs completed, and the year of their appointment as FPD was collected through publicly available sources. Scholarly activity was measured by peer-reviewed articles and the Hirsch index. Of the 54 FPDs, 28 (51.85%) were female and 26 (48.15%) were male. Male FPDs were significantly older (54.6 ± 8.7 years) than female FPDs (46.2 ± 5.0 years), p < 0.05. Average age at appointment was 43.1 ± 6.7 years, with female FPDs being appointed at significantly younger ages (39.4 ± 5.1 years) compared to male FPDs (44.5 ± 6.8 years), p < 0.05. Male FPDs had statistically significant higher Hirsch indices (14 ± 11.4) compared to female FPDs (8 ± 5.8), p < 0.05. Of the FPDs who completed a fellowship, 27 (50.00%) did so in MIGS, eight (14.81%) in Gynecologic-Oncology, six (11.11%) in Urogynecology, and four (7.41%) in Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility. MIGS fellowships have a uniquely equal representation of male and female FPDs, as surgical subspecialties historically tend to be male dominant. Notably, there is diversity in the type of fellowship pursued by MIGS FPDs, with nearly half of FPDs completing a fellowship outside of MIGS. The reasons for differences in scholarly contributions, indicated by Hirsch index, of male versus female FPDs is unclear.

From Analog to Algorithm

In the digital age, the current Management literature remains heavily rooted in anthropocentric and analog perspectives, often overlooking the profound influence of algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) in modern organizational dynamics. To this end, this systematic literature review seeks to bridge this gap by exploring the evolving landscape of AI in organizations and the role of the Actor-Network Theory (ANT) as a theoretical-methodological lens for understanding AI’s impact on Management. Through a systematic literature review, we address research on the utilization of AI in Management over the past decade, the applications of ANT in non-IT or non-AI management studies, and studies explaining IT or AI concepts via ANT. Our findings highlight a significant research gap in understanding human-machine interactions and Business Management within organizations that use AI. Additionally, we identify potential avenues for future scholarly contributions, emphasizing the need for a more integrated approach that considers human and machine actors in organizational contexts.

Unraveling the physiology of the autonomic nervous system: An unlikely collaboration between Arturo Rosenblueth and Walter Cannon.

This article details the collaboration between Dr Walter B. Cannon (1871-1945) and Dr Arturo Rosenblueth (1900-1970) at the Department of Physiology at Harvard Medical School (HMS) in the 1930s-1940s. Cannon was a renowned physiologist whose Department of Physiology was home to scientists from around the globe. Rosenblueth joined the Department as a Research Fellow in 1930. Over the following 15 years, Rosenblueth and Cannon co-authored over 20 papers and one book. Rosenblueth ended his tenure at HMS as an assistant professor before returning to Mexico to head a newly created institute of physiology. This article draws from personal and professional correspondences between Cannon and Rosenblueth at HMS in the 1930s and early 40s. These letters, along with others from those at the Department of Physiology and the greater Harvard community paint a picture of the feeling towards Latin American scientists at that time. Finally, this brief survey illuminates some of the contributions of the many Latin American scholars who worked in the department during these years. The diverse backgrounds of these talented young scientists coupled with immense support from Cannon and Rosenblueth enabled remarkable discoveries and innovations in neurophysiology throughout the first half of the 20th century.